Mark Mattson's Woodworking

Mark Mattson's Woodworking operates a carpentry shop based in Arlington, Texas. Mark takes on wood projects for homes and small businesses in the area, focusing on custom builds that must fit precise spaces and blend with existing finishes. He works hands-on with customers to create pieces meant for everyday use, such as storage options and wall features that complete a room. The shop keeps to practical jobs where the wood needs to look proper and stand up to the demands of Texas weather and daily wear. Mark handles the full process from measuring to final install without extra hands on most jobs.

Mark builds built-in bookcases that slide into narrow spots without leaving gaps and remain level throughout. For a coffee shop he crafted a cash drawer box that matched the existing wood tone perfectly, placed the logo cleanly on the back, and ensured it stayed functional for regular use. He also installed custom built-ins on either side of a fireplace while offering useful advice on the layout. In one case he took an online design for a board and batten statement wall, identified layout errors in the original plan, adjusted the spacing right there on site, and produced a finished surface that looked sharp and complete. These jobs show how he turns rough ideas into pieces that work without later adjustments.

Homeowners and shop owners note the clean fit on each piece, how Mark spots issues ahead of time, and keeps them informed with regular updates during the job. They point out that the wood selections hold up well and the final surfaces match the rest of the room without needing more work afterward. The shop gets credit for handling the details correctly on these installs, even when the starting plans are not fully worked out. DIRT Score 2.85 from 10 reviews on Finds.

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“I recently had a built-in bookcase crafted by Mark Mattson’s Woodworking, and I couldn't be happier with the results! From start to finish, Mark demonstrated exceptional craftsmanship, attention to detail, and thorough communication. The bookcase fit perfectly in my space and the final product looked even better than I had envisioned. If you’re looking for custom woodworking, I highly recommend Mark Mattson’s Woodworking. You won’t be disappointed!”

“I had a family member recommend Mark to help create a box for our cash drawer at our coffee shop. The craftsmanship is outstanding; besides being functional, the box looks great, and the wood matches the tone of the shop, and the logo on the back is absolutely perfect. We later asked if he could build a custom speed rail for our ice bin, and as expected, it looks and works wonderfully. I would absolutely recommend Mark.”

“AMAZING! We loved working with Mark for a custom built-in on both sides of our fireplace. He’s got great attention to detail and has great insight and advice on projects. Thank you Mark!”

“They did such a great job with the board and batten statement wall. My design was from an online interior decorating platform. Mark planned out the design and even noticed some mistakes that the interior decorator had made. He was able to correct them for a great finished product. I absolutely love it. They immediately came in, went to work, and didn’t waste time. Super great guys and I highly recommend them. Side note: They even noticed that I had broken my wooden souvenirs from Ecuador. I didn’t even point it out. They were so kind and glued them back together for me. Highly recommend them!!!”

“Mark modified our built-in cabinets/book cases to allow for a larger TV. We were concerned that we would be able to get this done and have it look good but Mark was able to make the changes in a way that maintained the quality look of the cabinets. We are very appreciative of his help to make this change. He was great to work with and the cost was very reasonable. We definitely call Mark if we need any woodworking done in the future.”